OpenVeda.in - Stop Guessing. Start Committing.

OpenVeda is a practical, no-bullshit platform I built to help Indian students actually get into open-source without tearing their hair out. Instead of generic advice, it gives you exact playbooks, active issues, and brutally honest mentors who've already cracked GSoC, LFX, and Outreachy.

🚀 What makes it different?

• Exact Playbooks: We tear down exactly how to get into orgs like Postman, Zerodha, and GNOME. No fluff.
• Real Mentors: Connect 1-on-1 with developers who actually write code for a living, not just "influencers."
• Program Tracker: Stop applying to everything. Track the mentorships that actually matter.
• Built for Developers: Fast navigation, keyboard shortcuts, and a UI that stays out of your way.
• Dark Mode Default: Because obviously.

🛠 Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS + Framer Motion (Bespoke Animations)
• Backend & Auth: Supabase (PostgreSQL)
• Infrastructure: Vercel

📦 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm / yarn / pnpm
• Supabase Project (URL & Anon Key)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/openveda-labs/openveda.git
   cd openveda

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Environment Setup: Create a .env.local file in the root directory:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_url
   NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_supabase_anon_key

4. Database Initialization: Run the SQL scripts to seed your Supabase instance:

   • reconcile_db.sql (Schema Reset)
   • update_programs.sql (Program Metadata)
   • update_playbooks.sql (Content)
   • supabase/migrations/create_mentors.sql (Profiles)

5. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community. Please see our CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on how to get started.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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